PAHRUMP VALLEY
Head coach: John Toomer, third season
2015-16 record: 3-20 (1-13 Sunset, eighth)
Returning lettermen (starters): Four (one)
Outlook: The Trojans struggled last year, but hope an influx of new players will lead to better results this season.
The Orlando Magic selected former Bishop Gorman guard Jase Richardson in the first round of last month’s draft. Richardson is one of eight locals at this year’s Summer League.
This year’s NCAA Tournament has largely been devoid of special moments — until two former Las Vegas high school standouts shined in the Sweet 16.
Las Vegas High baseball coach Sam Thomas was honored by his team for hitting a special career milestone last week.
Standout performances from Bishop Gorman, Mojave and Sierra Vista highlight the Nevada Preps All-Southern Nevada boys basketball team.
The NIAA Realignment Committee gave preliminary approval to realignment proposals for all winter sports, including one affecting 5A basketball.
Sierra Vista’s boys basketball team defeated Spanish Springs to win the Class 4A state championship Saturday night at Cox Pavilion.
Jett Washington, Nevada’s best prep football player and the nephew of Kobe Bryant, helped Bishop Gorman win a second straight state basketball title Friday.
Bishop Gorman’s boys basketball team defeated Mojave on Friday at Cox Pavilion to win its second straight Class 5A state championship.
Defending Class 4A state champion Sierra Vista saw a 14-point fourth-quarter lead dwindle to three, but it held off Clark in the state semifinals Friday.
The Mater East boys and girls basketball teams won Class 3A state titles Friday at Cox Pavilion. The boys defeated Fernley, and the girls edged Virgin Valley.
